Go to ladroars poems and art
- Add a comment
- Go to Smiling Chestnuts
Thank you Star4you hope you and your's are well friend !
Also for the encouragement mam 
Michael
posted by
lionladroar
on December 8, 2006 at 2:09 AM
| link to this | reply
beautiful
posted by
star4sky5
on December 7, 2006 at 6:26 PM
| link to this | reply
Thank you Neil for your gift and advice friend. Mike
posted by
lionladroar
on December 6, 2006 at 2:50 AM
| link to this | reply
Thank you Chilitree for your encouragement friend so glad you enjoyed
posted by
lionladroar
on December 6, 2006 at 2:48 AM
| link to this | reply
Chinese,Thai, Indian,Vietnamese, Mexican, Iranian, Bolivian Cilantro for U
Everybody claims this one; even the Bible EXODUS 16, verse 13. Remember "manna"? Shalom dear Friend, Neil
posted by
ILLUMINATI8
on December 5, 2006 at 9:47 PM
| link to this | reply
Beautifully written ... as i read stark images were being seen.
posted by
Chilitree
on December 5, 2006 at 8:35 PM
| link to this | reply
Thank you Troosha !
It's in our Levies mam our jeans, fire must of been that one gift from God that see us through after being expelled from Eden, that of the angry father though unforgiven for the deed against his will and better judgment could not see us cast out without hope. Fire I believe was that hope, the cooking pot before the table. Now we have the microwave and hardly any families sit and break bread together. Its all rush and no cuddles. Thank you again mam for your valued comments Michael
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 12:52 PM
| link to this | reply
Lion
It's amazing the images we can see within the flames of a fire - emergeing, disappearing, and re-emerging in a different shape. Imagine what yu would have seen if HAD been sipping scotch. Very vivid poem which I could follow with ease and enjoyment.
posted by
Troosha
on December 5, 2006 at 11:51 AM
| link to this | reply
Hi Tony !
Hope you and your's are well friend! Sorry you have not experienced the warmth of the open fire in winter, Its better then the T.V In my humble opining, like laying on your back on hot summer days watching the fluffy clouds and their ever changing shapes, only better I feel because of the warmth it provides. My grandfather gave me advice in.
'' Michael always keep an open fire, at least in one of the rooms where you may dwell if you are able, because if you run out of cash and God forbid Can't pay your bills, even if they cut you off from gas and electric you still have a means of warmth and cooking ! ''
This advice served me well Tony, also round this neck of the woods there is so much fuel in logs 100 pounds worth delivered to your door will get you through three months of the cold season. Plus if you get yourself a back boiler put in behind your fire and keep it going, all your heating comes in with the price plus hot water. Thanks again for your interest friend. Mike 
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 11:05 AM
| link to this | reply
Hi Kato hope you and your's are well friend !
Yes Kato I don't know what I would do without my open fire, kinda makes winter more friendly, helps Chirstmas, though still by January I've had enough, febuary I am selling everything just for two weeks in Spain . Thanks again mam Mike
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 10:46 AM
| link to this | reply
Mike, a great poem and story combined.
I don't have that much experience, never having had a real fire in the house and not having done much camping. I did used to have a gas fire with those fake flames inside, but that's the nearest I've ever got to it. A nice calm and fun way to spend some time with partner or kids, looking into the flames. I can imagine what it must be like thanks to this!
posted by
Antonionioni
on December 5, 2006 at 10:17 AM
| link to this | reply
Lion
What a special way to spend an evening stareing in the fire with your loved one near watching the embers dance loved it good post
posted by
Kat02
on December 5, 2006 at 10:11 AM
| link to this | reply
You are so right Jacenta !
I love a fire for just letting the mind relax and company with friends laughing and joking round the fire camp fire as you so rightly said, especially, I believe thats where the entertainment of long ago would of been held stores for the children, Then once they had gone off to their beds , then the adult stuff just like T.V is now but much better because the people would become the T.V screen, everyone would have their moment on the stage. Thank you again friend for your interest !! Mike
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 6:26 AM
| link to this | reply
lionladroar...
There is something special about starring into a fire and watching the flames dance. I especially enjoy a camp fire and the blue flame that gives heat.
posted by
jacentaOld
on December 5, 2006 at 6:10 AM
| link to this | reply
No TAPS, thats ok some would say it looks like chubby me !
I believe Marieclarie asked me once if I had eaten all the pies, now come to think of it ,might of been Tony can't remember mam. Still who cares they probably had me mixed up with someone else me being slim and athletic of stature ! 
Ok must dash TAPS I am late for my crosscountry swim!
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 6:01 AM
| link to this | reply
Hi TAPS, hope you and your's are well mam !
Nor had I TAPS till last night, though I've cooked bacon and eggs on shovels before, I worked on the coast defences where we were governed by the tides, dangerous work but paid well. Some days we might start work at one am, no cafes open then at Woodbridge Sufflok England, so we would use (The Paddies Friningpan) a shovel, clean preferable, placing it upside down on the fire, then just sizzle away. Last night I roasted chestnuts on my lounge open fire, using a spade, simple just placing them on top till the shell cracked. Marieclaire gave me the idear, from her last comment. Though the Calamine Tea is factious, I had my couple of large scotches. I just wondered what the mix of the said tea and the chestnuts would do for the mind! Only Tina swears by the tea for calming the days stress away before sleep. Thanks again TAPS for your interest mam. Mike
posted by
lionladroar
on December 5, 2006 at 5:47 AM
| link to this | reply
lionladroar, I love a roaring fire in the fireplace and chestnuts roastin and almonds roasting. But, I've never tried it on a shovel.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 5, 2006 at 5:14 AM
| link to this | reply
lionladroar, Your flame reminds me a little of an orange Pillsbury Doughboy. LOL Hope you're not offended. Now I'm going back to read the poem.
posted by
TAPS.
on December 5, 2006 at 5:12 AM
| link to this | reply